For years, we’ve been told the same thing: Fat is the enemy. From diet fads to low-fat yogurt, modern nutrition has waged war against butter, whole milk, and anything that even resembles grease on a steak.
But what if I told you that the Bible paints a very different picture?
Yes, the same Book that teaches us about salvation, forgiveness, and righteousness also has a lot to say about food—and fat, in particular. And spoiler alert: It’s not all “thou shalt avoid cholesterol.”
You may have heard the verse:
“You must not eat any fat or blood.” (Leviticus 3:17)
Sounds clear, right? But then you also read:
“Eat the fat and drink the sweet…” (Nehemiah 8:10)
Wait, what?
Is the Bible contradicting itself?
Is fat good or evil? Permitted or forbidden? Life-giving or artery-clogging?
The answer is far richer—and more surprising—than you’ve probably been told.
The truth is, not all fat is created equal, and Scripture makes important distinctions. There’s fat that God forbade, fat He reserved for Himself in offerings, and fat He invited us to enjoy. Even the Promised Land is described as “flowing with milk and honey”—a poetic picture of richness and abundance, not a low-fat salad bar.
And here’s something most people miss: The same Hebrew root word used for “fat” is nearly identical to the word for “milk.” In fact, they were often seen as two sides of the same coin—both nourishing, both symbols of God’s provision.
So why the confusion today?
Because we’ve replaced God’s wisdom with man-made rules. We’ve ditched butter for margarine. We’ve rejected milk for lab-engineered substitutes. We’ve trusted food pyramids more than timeless truths.
But what does this mean for your diet today?
Should you go keto and drown your dinner in butter? Or should you stick with your low-fat yogurt and call it a day?
That’s where the full picture comes in.
I’ve put together a blog that digs deep into the 5 surprising biblical truths about eating fat. It clears up the confusion and lays out, with Scripture and science, what kind of fat God actually told us to eat—and what kind to avoid like a plague.
👉 If you’ve ever wondered what the Bible really says about food and health…
👉 If you’re tired of confusing health advice that changes every decade…
👉 And if you want to eat with both wisdom and confidence…
Then you need to read this blog. It just might change how you look at your next meal—and draw you closer to the God who cares about every bite you take.
👉 Click here to read: 5 Surprising Biblical Truths About Eating Fat
Discover what fat God welcomes to your plate—and what kind He told you to throw out.